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Axiom Law

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Salary:

175000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a FinTech Lawyer to work with some of the world’s largest companies across all industries.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide transactional and regulatory counsel on digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, Non-Fungible Token ("NFT"), decentralized finance, cryptocurrency lending, and other complex financial products and offerings
  • Advise internal business stakeholder on legal risks and opportunities with a focus on state and federal regulations, licensing, and examinations
  • Structure, draft, negotiate and review agreements with various financial institutions and partners
  • Partner with colleagues cross-functionally in teams including, but not limited to, Legal, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in the financial services regulatory and compliance space with strong understanding of digital assets and currencies and new emerging financial products
  • Experience working with clients on federal and state regulatory licensing, registration, compliance, and enforcement matters as well as advising on complex bank and money transmission regulatory issues
  • Active bar license for the state in which you physically reside in.

Nice to have:

  • Strong understanding of federal securities laws and regulations including: forming/registering broker-dealers
  • advising crypto exchanges and other blockchain focused companies
  • responding to SEC and FINRA examinations
  • and reviewing and revising policies and procedures for AML compliance
  • Ability to provide counsel on privacy and cyber security risks associated with digital currency and products is beneficial
  • Excellent academic and law firm credentials, with experience in a dynamic in-house environment.
What we offer:
  • health benefits
  • 401K
  • professional development resources
  • learning and development programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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